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Western Heights homicide investigation 
UPDATE (July 1, 2020, 9:25 a.m.): Victim Identified from Fatal Western Heights Shooting 

The victim who was found deceased from at least one gunshot wound in the 1200 block of Better Tomorrow Drive on Tuesday morning has been identified as 24-year-old Katelyn Slivenski of Knoxville, Tennessee. There are no suspects in custody as Violent Crimes Unit investigators are continuing to pursue all active leads. 
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At around 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the 1200 block of Better Tomorrow Drive for an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim outside of an apartment complex suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Violent Crimes Unit investigators responded to the scene to begin their investigation. The body was transported to the Regional Forensic Center for autopsy. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The investigation is ongoing.  
Posted by serland On 01 July, 2020 at 9:26 AM